Roberto Benigni, (born October 27, 1952, Misericordia, Arezzo, Italy), Italian actor and director known for his comedic work, most notably La vita è bella (1997; Life Is Beautiful), for which he won an Academy Award for best actor.

Benigni was the son of a poor tenant farmer who had worked in a German forced-labour camp during World War II. The elder Benigni used humour in retelling his experiences, which helped shape his son’s comedic skill. Benigni briefly attended a Jesuit seminary in Florence, and, after a stint as a magician’s assistant, he joined an underground theatre group in the late 1960s.

Personal Details

• Born: 1952-10-27 in Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy
• Known For: Acting

Roberto Benigni Movies List

Looking for Roberto Benigni movies? Here are some of their most popular films and where they rank in their career:

• Life Is Beautiful (1997)
• To Rome with Love (2012)
• Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar (1999)
• Pinocchio (2019)
• Nothing Left to Do But Cry (1984)
• Johnny Stecchino (1991)
• Coffee and Cigarettes (2004)
• Night on Earth (1991)
• Down by Law (1986)
• Pinocchio (2002)

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